It’s almost time to start thinking about trench coat weather, again. The Banana Republic coat is on sale (25% off), and despite my growing dislike for BR products, I own this coat, and it’s held up well.
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Classic Trench (Banana Republic, $198)
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AL says:
Love the classic trench. I have a Zara trench coat – similar to this one – and get rave reviews on it all the time.
EG says:
I have the BR trench in black, and really like it aside from the seemingly random flap of fabric over the top button on one side. Kind of odd.
valerie says:
Belle- curious to know why you dislike BR products. They're not the most original (one should go elsewhere for a $200 cocktail dress or $100 jewelry, for example), but they do have sturdy, tailorable (!) basics. Just asking as a budget-savvy girl who loves massive seasonal sales at these types of stores.
Belle says:
Valerie-I've had three blouses in a row that fell apart after one wear. BR has really lost something in the quality dept. over the past 18 months.
b says:
Any tips on how to keep my belt from falling out when I wear it open?
Belle says:
I had my tailor stitch my belt to the belt loops. He charged me $2.